Tag: #PlateauState
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TRADER BAGS 1 YEAR JAIL TERM FOR STEALING SHEEP
A Jos Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday sentenced a 27-year-old trader, Aminu Mohammed to one year in prison for stealing a sheep. While reviewing the facts, the Prosecutor, Inspector Ijuptil Thaiwur told the court that the case was reported on June 11, at the “C” Division Police Station by one Halima Usman, the complainant. He said…
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POLICE IN PLATEAU CONFIRM 20 KILLED IN BOKKOS ATTACK
The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed the killing of 20 persons in an attack on Kawel Community in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday June 22 in Jos. According to him, the Commissioner of Police Bassey…
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NIPSS ATTACK: GUNMEN KILL THREE SECURITY PERSONNEL
Three security personnel were killed after suspected terrorists launched a late-night attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos in Plateau State. The attack, which occurred around 11:40 PM on Monday, June 15, saw armed men storm the facility and open fire on security operatives stationed at the institute’s…
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CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN PLATEAU: 5 DEATHS, 11 CONFIRMED CASES
Dr. Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau’s Commissioner for Health says the state has recorded 11 confirmed cases of cholera, five deaths, and 53 suspected cases. Baamlong, who disclosed this to journalists on Sunday June 14 in Jos said the confirmed and suspected cases were reported in Pushit, Mangu 1 and Mangu 2 communities in Mangu Local Government…
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED ARMS DEALER, RECOVER WEAPONS IN PLATEAU OPERATION
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected arms racketeer during a covert operation in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to military sources, the suspect was intercepted at Makera checkpoint following intelligence reports on the movement of illegal arms from Jos South towards the area. A search of the vehicle reportedly…
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APC UNVEILS PLATEAU SENATE, HOUSE OF REPS CANDIDATES AFTER PRIMARIES
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the winners of its Senate and House of Representatives primaries in Plateau State. The party’s Primary Election Committee said the exercise was conducted peacefully and transparently across the state’s constituencies and senatorial districts. Among those announced were Sen. Simon Lalong for Plateau South, David Barji for Plateau Central,…
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APC PRIMARY: SENATOR DIKET PLANG LOSES PLATEAU CENTRAL TICKET TO DAVID BARJI
Sen. Diket Plang has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Plateau Central Senatorial District. The primary election, held across Kanke, Pankshin, Kanam, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs, produced Mr David Barji as the party’s candidate. According to the returning officer, Barji scored 57,727 votes, while Plang, the incumbent senator, polled 1,423 votes. The…
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PLATEAU GOVT RELAXES JOS NORTH CURFEW TO 6AM–6PM
Improved security in Jos North brings longer movement hours, but residents are urged to stay vigilant and cooperate with authorities. The Plateau State Government has further relaxed the curfew in Jos North LGA 8. Joyce Ramnap, Commissioner for Information and Communications, said the decision follows improved security after a gunmen attack on Angwan Rukuba community,…
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48-HOUR LOCKDOWN IN JOS NORTH AFTER DEADLY ATTACK
Plateau government moves fast with emergency curfew after gunmen strike Angwan Rukuba community. The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly Sunday night attack in Angwan Rukuba. State Commissioner for Information, Joyce Ramnap, said the curfew began at midnight on March 29 and will run…
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UNIJOS SHIFTS EXAMS AFTER DEADLY ATTACK SHAKES JOS
Students told to stay alert as curfew hits Jos North following Sunday night violence. The University of Jos has postponed exams scheduled for Monday and Tuesday after the deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba sparked tension across the area. In a statement, Deputy Registrar Emmanuel Madugu said the decision is part of wider safety measures, including…
